Effects of a Bodypump Training Program on Resting Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness in Sedentary Older Adults With Hypertension

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an eight-week Bodypump® group training program on resting blood pressure and physical fitness in sedentary older adults with hypertension. Bodypump is a choreographed resistance exercise class performed in groups, guided by certified instructors, and accompanied by music. It uses light weights and high repetitions, making it accessible and engaging for older individuals. Thirty-two participants aged 55 and older with a medical diagnosis of hypertension were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (Bodypump classes, 3 times per week for 8 weeks) or a control group that maintained their usual sedentary behavior. The main outcome was resting blood pressure (systolic and diastolic). Secondary outcomes included measures of functional fitness assessed using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) battery: lower and upper body strength, aerobic endurance, agility, and balance. Results showed a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the Bodypump group compared to the control group. Participants also experienced significant improvements in physical performance measures. This study suggests that structured group-based resistance training programs such as Bodypump are an effective non-pharmacological intervention for improving cardiovascular health and functional fitness in older adults with hypertension.

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• Study type: Interventional
• Participants enrolled: 32
• From 13 Jan 2025 to the primary completion date, 10 Mar 2025
• 1 site in 1 country
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Age in the registry: 55 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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